Soldiers opened fire and beat protesters with batons, killing at least 31 people, according to the United Nations. Thousands were jailed in an effort to stop the demonstrations.

• 僧侣的行动很快得到普通市民的支持，抗议行动迅速发展成为反政府示威，成为20年来缅甸出现的最大规模的抗议行动。